Category: Grower News
HortINspire aims to connect global controlled environment agriculture experts
WUR has launched HortINspire, an international network connecting growers, researchers and industry partners in controlled environment agriculture.
SEPRO Land expands ornamental crop protection portfolio with two new products
SEPRO Land introduced Barracuda Insecticide/Miticide and BattleLine Fungicide for greenhouse and nursery growers. Products ship in October 2026.
Costa Farms named finalist for marketing award
Costa Farms has been named a finalist in the 2026 OnCon Icon Awards Top 100 Marketing Team category. Public voting runs June 22 to July 22.
Michael Carr rejoins BFG
BFG has named Michael Carr senior vice president of Michael Carr Design to lead creative direction for its pottery and décor collection.
Long awaited SAWA labor reform drops, H-2A and immigration debate continues
The bill would overhaul the H-2A guest worker program, unlocking access to a previously unattainable worker pool for greenhouse and indoor growing operations.
USDA reorganization plan draws concern from ag organizations
A reorganization plan to relocate much of the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) staff from Washington, D.C. has drawn concern from dozens of agricultural organizations.
Senate committee releases farm bill discussion draft
Industry groups greeted the release of a discussion draft of the Agricultural Act of 2026, commonly called Farm Bill 2.0, by U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry with optimism.
CAST 2027 dates announced
Dates have been announced for California Spring Trials 2027, according to NGB, the manager for the California Spring Trials registration.
Bloomin’ Easy expands consumer tools, introduces 2027 plant collection
Bloomin’ Easy unveiled Miss Diggs 2.0 AI gardening support and introduced 11 new perennial and shrub varieties for 2027.
AFE announces 2026 internship scholarship recipients
The American Floral Endowment selected eight students for its 2026 internship scholarship programs in floriculture and horticulture.
Supporters of House workforce act legislation can voice opinions online
U.S. House Agriculture Committee chair Glenn Thompson has released details for the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act and is working to secure House cosponsors before its introduction in late June.
NGB marks America’s 250th anniversary with member company legacy campaign
National Garden Bureau’s America 250 initiative highlights horticulture companies that helped shape the U.S. garden industry.
Ag labor groups applaud SAWA proposal, urge its passing
The Ag Wage Reform Coalition supports the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act, citing workforce stability reforms. Learn more about efforts to modernize and strengthen the nation’s agricultural workforce system.
InFlora trials to feature 275 cut flower varieties this summer
InFlora Cut Flowers will host its 4th annual summer trials Aug. 11-12 in Salinas, California, with 275 varieties. Learn more about what will be on display and details for attending.
McHutchison adds 2 data specialists to support digital initiatives
McHutchison has hired two data specialists o support data initiatives. Meet software developer Aidan Blanco and business data integration specialist Taylor Gentry.
CEA Summit East announces 2026 Extension professional scholarship program
CEA Summit East will award 10 scholarships to Extension professionals for its 2026 conference in Danville, Virginia. Apply by July 8.